Ormiston Academies

About the Company

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is a national charity that aims to provide high-quality education to children from a variety of communities:  
 
Mission: OAT’s mission is to provide excellent learning opportunities for all children, regardless of background, so that they can achieve their potential.
 
Schools: OAT operates over 40 schools across five regions, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision schools.

Founder: Peter Murray founded the Ormiston Trust in 1970 to honor his sister, Fiona, who died in a car crash on her honeymoon.

Values: OAT’s values include collaboration, working where the challenge is greatest, and embracing that challenge.

Infrastructure: OAT is investing in green technologies to reduce carbon and energy consumption.

Professional development: OAT invests in its staff to ensure the best outcomes for children.

Governance: OAT’s board of trustees is responsible for managing and running the trust.